Hamstead
in Isle of Wight of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.720 and -1.438 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 43' 13" and W -1° 26' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:03 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 8:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Hamstead

Hamstead in Isle of Wight (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 79 mi (or 127 km) south-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Hamstead is now 11:03 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Hamstead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bembridge Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Freshwater, Totland and Gurnard. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort

Address
4,6 mi
South Baddesley Road
SO41 5ZB Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


George

Address
2,9 mi
Quay Street
PO41 0PE Isle of Wight
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Master Builders House

Address
5,5 mi
Bucklers Hard,Beaulieu Estate
SO42 7XB Beaulieu
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Yarmouth Isle of Wight

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 06:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: islandcottageholiday

Sights and sounds from Yarmouth and Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight. A glimpse of what you might see or hear when on holiday in Yarmouth Isle of Wight. http://www.islandcottageholidays.com/i ...


The Old Yarmouth Railway Station

Published: March 14, 2014
Length: 19:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Weston

The Old Yarmouth Railway Station that was closed in the early 1950's & then used as a youth club until a few years ago but is now being converted in to a Cafe. Also some of the old Yarmouth...


Lymington Yarmouth Isle of Wight Ferry

Published: February 03, 2012
Length: 06:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: islandcottageholiday

http://www.islandcottageholidays.com - A preview of the Lymington to Yarmouth ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. Time lapse movie of the crossing allowing you to see it in fast motion.


Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2014 , from the Air

Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 23:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Allso

Shot with a GoPro Hero 3 attached to a quadcopter drone. filmed at Yarmouth on the isle of wight.


Solent Trip to The Needles and Cowes

Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 23:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martin Lines

Bayliner 185 trip along the Solent from Calshot to The Needles and back to Cowes.


J Class Yachts off Yarmouth 18/07/2012

Published: July 18, 2012
Length: 35:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: letzterinstanz

The first race on 18th July 2012 of the four day J class event in the Solent. The usual appalling weather for this year, the yachts turned back toward Cowes off Yarmouth. The original course...


Websidoe 1:Yarmouth Indoor.

Published: February 18, 2012
Length: 31:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BungayBMX

We went to yamouth over 2 Days and filmed our first webisode.


Olympic Torch - Yarmouth

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Terry Rawkins

The Olympic Torch running through Yarmouth Isle of Wight 14 July 2012.


QUICK FLIGHT AROUND YARMOUTH GREEN I.O.W, HOBBYZONE SUPERCUB

Published: March 04, 2009
Length: 09:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MJS76GARVEY

HOBBYZONE SUPERCUB FLIGHT, HAD CHARGED BATTERY IN POCKET SO JUST HAD TO FLY DESPITE WINDY DAY.


Boathouse to Saltys Christmas Eve 2008

Published: January 01, 2009
Length: 06:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: saltysbar

Boat trip from the Boathouse, Christchurch quay to Salty's Bar in Yarmouth, IOW. Christmas Eve, 2008. You drank the brandy at the boathouse, you eat the seafood lunch at Salty's in Yarmouth,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hamstead, Isle of Wight

Hamstead should not be confused with any of the many places called Hampstead. Hamstead is a village on the Isle of Wight. It is located about three miles east of Yarmouth, in the northwest of the island.

Located at 50.7083, -1.43778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages on the Isle of Wight

Wellow, Isle of Wight

Wellow is a village on the Isle of Wight. It is located about two miles east of Yarmouth in the northwest of the island. The name is believed to be of Jutish origin. Recently a proposal to erect a wind farm was rejected after a high profile protest campaign. Located within Wellow are a small chapel, post office, vineyard and several farms including Mattingley and Manor Farm. The Hamstead trail runs through Wellow. Public transport is provided by buses on Southern Vectis route 7.

Located at 50.692, -1.454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages on the Isle of Wight

Newtown Bay

Newtown Bay is a bay on the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, England in the western arm of the Solent. It is a subtle bay located around the exit of the Newtown River. It stretches about 4 km from Hamstead Point in the west to Salt Mead Ledge to the east. It is a remote place as there are few properties along this part of the coast, it being low lying marshland and home to countless sea birds. The shore is a narrow band of gravel, while the sea bottom is mostly mud or sand.

Located at 50.73, -1.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the Isle of Wight, Bays of the Isle of Wight

Newtown River

Newtown River is a large natural inland harbour located on the Isle of Wight's northwestern coast. It is sometimes also referred to as Newtown Creek. Newtown Harbour is the name given by Natural England to the River and surrounding land and this area is the only National Nature Reserve on the island. It is owned and managed by the National Trust. Newtown River consists of a number of estuaries of small rivers, and has the form of several finger-like indentations in the coastline.

Located at 50.7189, -1.41067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ports and harbours of the Isle of Wight, Rivers on the Isle of Wight, Estuaries of England, Nature reserves on the Isle of Wight, National Nature Reserves in England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight

Afton, Isle of Wight

Afton is a hamlet just outside of Freshwater on the west side of the Isle of Wight. It features a local hill known as Afton Down which was the site of the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, one of the largest rock concerts to be held in the UK. Freshwater Bay Golf Course is located on Afton Down. Afton lends its name to a number of local properties, including Afton Lodge, Afton Manor and Afton Thatch, the latter two dating from the 17th Century.

Located at 50.7125, -1.4483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Isle of Wight, Hamlets in England

Ningwood (Isle of Wight) railway station

Ningwood railway station, was an intermediate station of the Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway, incorporated in 1860, opened over a ten-month period between 1889 and 1889 and closed 65 years later. A typical rural station that rapidly lost passengers once buses reached West Wight, it was one of the less economically viable stations on this unprofitable line.

Located at 50.6931, -1.43389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1889, Railway stations closed in 1953

Bouldnor And Hamstead Cliffs

Bouldnor And Hamstead Cliffs is a 95.7 hectare Site of special scientific interest which is located north-east of Yarmouth. The site was notified in 1951 for both its biological and geological features.

Located at 50.712, -1.447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight

Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet is a parish church in the Church of England located in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7011, -1.41528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade I listed buildings on the Isle of Wight